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Black Voices

“Why Are All the Black Kids in the Hall?”

In a school made up of just 10% African American students, after the bell rang, more than half of the students still in the halls were African American. This made me wonder if Black kids are allowed to roam the halls all over America’s urban landscape.

Jamelle Newsome - January 28, 2026

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Assessment and Evaluation

Beyond Grades: Empowering Student Learning Through Self-Assessment

What if the problem isn’t just how students respond to feedback, but how we deliver it? What if, instead of handing out scores, we gave students the opportunity—and the space—to reflect on their learning?

Careers and Guidance

In 2026, Career Readiness Can’t Be Someone Else’s Job

When many students graduate, they cross the stage with a diploma in hand and a question they’re not prepared to answer: What comes next?

Diversity

Navigating Challenges and Charting a Path Forward for DEI in Urban Education

For urban educators and students—who often deal with deep-rooted inequities every day—the effort to promote equity and inclusion must continue.

Education News

Protecting Adolescents from the Risks of Social Media: Is a Ban the Solution?

With parents and teachers struggling to monitor how teens interact with social media, the pressure is increasing on governments to act. But is an age ban the best approach?

Careers and Guidance

Making High School More Relevant: A Life Skills Approach

The integration of practical, relevant life skills into the curriculum not only improves engagement, but also increases emotional well-being and real-world readiness.

Behaviour Management

New Teacher Survey Shows “Zen Zones” Are Far More Desired than AI/Tech Spaces

As conversations about education increasingly center on technology and innovation, many teachers across the country are seeking educational environments that foster a sense of connection and calm for students.

Behaviour Management

The Value of Behavior Commerce: Rethinking How We Support Emotional Growth in Schools

After 25 years in special education classrooms, I’ve learned something our current education system doesn’t always want to admit: the most important work students do each day often goes unseen.

Classroom Perspectives

National Mathematics Day: A Joyful Celebration of Numbers and Numeracy

Every year on December 22nd, India celebrates National Mathematics Day. This day has become an opportunity for schools across the country to spark curiosity, reduce fear, and make math an enjoyable subject for students.

Behaviour Management

Giving Conflict Back: The Secret to Effective Restorative Practices

Here’s how I restored an elementary school’s staff culture from a feud 20 years in the making (with help from a 1970s criminologist).

Education News

New NWEA Report Outlines How Schools Can Prepare for Weather-Related Learning Disruptions

January 30, 2026 0

The report draws on lessons from previous disasters to help schools mitigate the impacts to teaching and learning.

Education News

How TRUCE Family Helps Teachers Bring Focus and Calm Back to the Classroom

January 26, 2026 0

Educators need a practical solution that protects instructional time and helps students build healthier relationships with their devices. That’s where TRUCE Family comes in.

Book Lists

Shakespeare for Today: Inspiring a New Generation of Fans Through This Reimagined Collection

January 23, 2026 0

“All the World’s Your Stage” offers an accessible, diverse, and visually stunning approach to Shakespeare’s most iconic plays.

Education News

Unlock a Treasure Trove of Classical Literature Through Reading with Jimmy

January 19, 2026 0

Reading with Jimmy brings the classics to life by showing the text and reading it with comprehensive out-loud analysis.

Careers and Guidance

For Canadian Students, a Career-Focused Degree Could Mean Heading to the U.K.

January 16, 2026 0

New research reveals that 83% of students value job experience above all, prompting more to choose U.K. degrees built with career outcomes in mind.

Classroom Perspectives

Movement in the Classroom

May 1, 2018 0

After teaching at an alternative middle school for the past 4 years, the one thing I constantly hear from new students is: “We can move around in your room and not get in trouble?

The Black History Exhibit: Creating an Authentic Learning Experience

January 1, 2025 0

I’ve always believed in the importance of history and that the past has many crucial lessons to teach us. I also care deeply about ensuring that the curricula I teach reflects the diversity of our school and gives each student insights into the experiences of others.

The Power of Music and Melody: Using Songs to Engage Young Learners

July 2, 2025 0

By harnessing the power of music, teachers can create a lively and dynamic atmosphere that also improves concentration, focus, and retention.

The Benefits of Large Print Books

January 1, 2020 0

I thought large print titles would be good for students with visual impairments or for struggling readers. I had no idea how many regular education students would enjoy them too.

How to Show Students You Respect Them

January 1, 2004 0

You see, here’s the thing that some of us – teachers and parents alike – don’t really take time to stop and think about: kids’ feelings have value too. And they all have their own needs and wants at any given time.

Teaching Kids to Read: Modern Approaches vs. Montessori Method

May 1, 2025 0

At first glance, the Montessori method and the Science of Reading appear to be opposing philosophies. But if you look closer, they are in fact surprisingly similar.

Teaching in the Year of COVID: A Reflection

October 14, 2020 0

In-person instruction has been a common source of stress during what I have dubbed “The Year of COVID,” with instructions on how to teach changing by the second.

Flipping the Script: Using Comics and Creative Play to Boost ESL Confidence

November 19, 2025 0

On paper, the students I was teaching had a solid grasp of grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Yet, when it came to speaking, they froze.

Expressive Writing on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

March 1, 2019 0

My students needed to experience success. And they needed to see that their writing could impact a broader audience than the one held captive each day in their classroom.

Reading Lists

10 Books That Tackle Bullying

Kelsey McCallum -

Share these books with your students to spark meaningful conversations about bullying and empower them to stand up for themselves and others.

12 Books to Read for World Water Day and Beyond

Kelsey McCallum -

This collection of children’s books will surely make a splash in your classroom or library for World Water Day—and every day after that!

10 Unique Poetry Books for Kids

Kelsey McCallum -

Poetry offers students a chance to play with words and experiment with writing structures, and can be an innovative way to bring joy to reading.

Political Science

The Inclusivity Challenge: Is Canada a Just Society?

Ian Duncan - 0

In my Grade 10 Canadian History course, students explore LGBTQ+ history the same way they explore the stories of many different Canadians in the context of our history.

How a Midnight Kitchen Talk Helped Shape Canada’s Identity

Carolyn Gruske - 0

The setup almost sounds like a joke: Three politicians walk into a hotel kitchen one evening, and walk out with a deal to make Canada a truly independent nation.

Why Don’t Teens Care About Politics?

Martha Beach - 0

Educating youth about civic duties, rights, and responsibilities is the only way to be sure they become engaged adults. But feeding them information won’t get the job done.

Guardians of Global Peace: Is Peacekeeping Still Relevant?

Lynn Greiner - 0

Given the United Nations mandate to maintain international peace and security, the question of the relevance of peacekeeping missions seems ironic.

Human Rights: Canada’s Successes Shouldn’t Overshadow Its Failures

Martha Beach - 0

Many of us likely take basic universal human rights for granted. Yet in a legal sense, human rights have existed for less than 75 years.

Making Space for Justice: The Realities of “Universal” Human Rights

Krystal Kavita Jagoo - 0

Is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms truly universal in the human rights it promises to protect?

Classroom Perspectives

In the Halls of Justice: The Educational Value of Moot Court

“May it please the court.” For the past 13 years, I’ve heard middle and high school students utter these words in a simulated moot court competition.

Reading & Literacy

Collaborating in a School with No Library

Do you remember the first time you entered the school library as a child? I do. There were books everywhere.

5 Ways to Encourage Real Reading in a Digital World

These 5 strategies can help balance screen time and cultivate a lifelong love for reading in students.

Murder and Mayhem: Shakespeare in the Classroom

Teachers are tasked with introducing youth to the foundational, cultural icon that is Shakespeare. Even those who’ve studied his work find this challenging.

How Dogs Can Boost Literacy: The Benefits of Reading with Pets

One of the best literacy teachers Jane Swire knows is her dog, Blizzard. She and Blizzard visit the local library once a week during the school year as part of a reading program.

A Cooperative Approach: SLPs Turn to Classroom Teachers for Support

Collaborating is a major trend in the SLP world, with K–12 general education teachers and speech-language pathologists frequently working together to support their students.

Hope and Despair: Q&A with an Inner City School Teacher

After more than 20 years in educational administration, Ed Boland decided to help in a more direct way. He wanted to teach.

A Teacher’s Take On Graphic Novels

Are graphic novels a lesser form of writing? Parents and children often have opposing views when it comes to this unique and beautifully crafted type of literature.

Creating a Reading Culture (Even When You’re Low on Time and Funds)

"Why read when you can watch the movie?" In my eight years as an educator, no other sentiment has been quite so crushing to hear from children.

Teaching the Real Purpose of Writing

In English classes, which require students to sit and read or write for extended periods of time, it can be challenging to get them to want to do their work.

Data Privacy

TikTok in the Classroom: The Good, the Bad, and the In-Between

Deidre Olsen -

TikTok has quickly proven to be an invaluable educational tool, but there are both benefits and drawbacks that come with using the platform.

10 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online

Adam Stone -

There’s much that can be done to help keep kids safe online. Parents and students can work together on this, and there’s a role for teachers and school administrators as well.

Building Strong Foundations in Cybersecurity

Adam Stone -

In order to teach engage kids in conversations about security, it’s necessary to go beyond a simple list of rules, the do’s and don’ts of cyber hygiene.

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